J. Albert Avila, MD, FACEP, FAAEM
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
The Center for Urgent Care
The Center for Geriatric Care
Medical School
Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Emergency Medicine Residency
The University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester, MA
Aeromedical Experience
New England Life Flight, Worcester, MA
Academic Experience
- Assistant Professor – Department of Emergency Medicine
Tufts University – New England Medical Center, Boston, MA - Assistant Clinical Professor – Department of Emergency Medicine
Florida State University College of Medicine, Sarasota, FL - Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor – Department of Internal Medicine & Emergency Medicine
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM), Bradenton, Florida
Administrative Experience
- Former Assistant Director – Department of Emergency Medicine
Tufts University School of Medicine – New England Medical Center, Boston, MA - Former President – Sarasota Emergency Associates, PA
Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Sarasota, FL
Board Certifications
- Diplomate – National Board of Medical Examiners
- Diplomate – American Board of Emergency Medicine
(Certified 1992, Re-Certified 2002, 2012, and 2022)
Fellowships
- Fellow – American College of Emergency Physicians
- Fellow – American Academy of Emergency Medicine
Additional Experience
- 36 years of experience working in Emergency Departments and Urgent Care Facilities
- 33 years living and serving in the Sarasota/Bradenton area
Kyle Bailey, MD
ASSISTANT MEDICAL DIRECTOR
The Center for Geriatric Care
Medical School
St. George’s University School of Medicine, Grenada, West Indies
Internal Medicine Residency
Blake Hospital, Bradenton, Florida
Academic Experience
- Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor – Department of Internal Medicine
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM), Bradenton, Florida
Board Certifications
- Board Eligible – American Board of Internal Medicine
Professional Memberships
- American Geriatric Society
Primary Care Providers

Danielle Davis
MSN - Chamberlain College of Nursing, Chicago, IL
BSN - State College of Florida, Bradenton, FL
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner - AANP

Nicole Kay
MSN - Chamberlain College of Nursing, Chicago, IL
BSN - State College of Florida, Bradenton, FL
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner - AANP

Halea Blair
DNP - Samford University, Birmingham, AL
BSN - Samford University, Birmingham, AL
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner - AANP

Stacey Royce
MS - University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
BS - University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Board Certified Physician Assistant - NCCPA

G. Ashley Castenir
MS - Marietta College, Marietta, OH
BS - The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Board Certified Physician Assistant - NCCPA
Geriatric Psychiatry Specialist

Deena Ganesh
DNA Behavioral Health, LLC
DNP - University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL
MSN - University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
BSN - Molloy College, Rockville Center, NY
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner - ANCC
Practice Administrator

Brittnee Thayer
Braden River High School Graduate
Attending State College of Florida - Associates in Arts
Administrative Staff

Cheyanne
Braden River High School Graduate
Attending State College of Florida - Associate in Arts

Yesenia Adkins
MA - Manatee Technical College- Medical Assistant & Phlebotomist Program
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